AP terminal test equipment for whole house WiFi
By designing an AP terminal testing device for whole-house WiFi, the wireless signal shielding box and the first signal shielding board realize the distance-free switching of the WiFi test terminal, the problems of poor signal coverage and low maintenance efficiency in the prior art are solved, and the testing efficiency and success rate are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311631060.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing whole-house WiFi AP terminal testing equipment has poor signal coverage in high-rise residential buildings and is inefficient in maintenance, requiring long-distance physical movement for testing.
A test device including a wireless controller, a WiFi test terminal, a wireless signal shielding box and an interface panel is designed, and the distance-free switching between the WiFi test terminal between the wireless controller and the AP terminal to be tested is realized through the wireless signal shielding box and the first signal shielding board.
Improves testing efficiency, reduces physical movement distance, and improves the success rate and test effect of test switching.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a testing device, and more particularly to a testing device for an AP terminal for whole-house WiFi. Background Art
[0002] At present, home WiFi has been popularized. However, home WiFi with a single wireless access point faces some problems in certain situations. For example, in some large multi-story houses, a single hotspot is difficult to meet the signal coverage requirements. In addition, in the vast majority of high-rise residential buildings, even small-sized ones, similar problems will be faced. Different from office buildings, high-rise residential buildings have a large number of load-bearing beams and columns, as well as a large number of load-bearing walls. A large amount of steel bars are arranged in these load-bearing walls, forming a signal shielding effect.
[0003] In response to this, the prior art realizes whole-house WiFi services by combining an AC with multiple APs. At present, APs for whole-house WiFi usually adopt the style of 86-type sockets, which can solve the problem of installation space. However, although the 86-type socket-style APs have the advantages of easy installation and good appearance, due to the over-concentration of components, poor heat dissipation, and mostly using POE power supply, the failure rate is relatively high, there are many related repair work orders, and the return rate is also relatively high. At present, for the repair of APs, it is necessary to cooperate with the AC, that is, it is necessary to use a mobile phone with WiFi function to move and switch between different access points to judge the switching state. The current movement is a physical space movement, so the efficiency is relatively low. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a testing device for an AP terminal for whole-house WiFi. By setting up a wireless signal shielding box, the signal of the wireless controller in the wireless signal shielding box can be shielded. On this basis, by switching the shielding state of the opening by the first shielding plate, the WiFi testing terminal can be switched between the wireless controller and the AP terminal to be tested, so as to avoid long-distance physical movement and improve the testing efficiency.
[0005] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0006] A testing device for an AP terminal for whole-house WiFi, including a wireless controller and a WiFi testing terminal, further including a wireless signal shielding box and an interface panel provided on the wireless signal shielding box. The wireless controller is placed in the wireless signal shielding box. The interface panel includes at least a power interface and a plurality of Ethernet interfaces. The power input end of the wireless controller is connected to the power supply through the power interface, the WAN port is connected to the upper-level gateway through one of the Ethernet interfaces, and the LAN port is connected to the AP terminal to be tested through another Ethernet interface;
[0007] The wireless signal shielding box is provided with an opening for wireless signals to pass through, and a movable first signal shielding plate is provided on the opening.
[0008] The wireless signal shielding box is further provided with a terminal bracket for fixing the WiFi test terminal, and the projection areas of the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller on the plane where the opening is located are both completely within the area of the opening.
[0009] The distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller is less than the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested.
[0010] The distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested is at least three times the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller.
[0011] The test device further includes a movable second signal shielding plate, and the second signal shielding plate is located between the terminal bracket and the AP terminal to be tested.
[0012] The test device further includes a lifting guide rail and a lifting driving mechanism for driving the second signal shielding plate to move along the lifting guide rail.
[0013] The lifting driving mechanism is a linear electric cylinder.
[0014] The wireless signal shielding box is provided with a slot for fixing the first signal shielding plate.
[0015] The wireless signal shielding box is in the shape of a cuboid, and the opening and the interface panel are arranged on different sides.
[0016] The area of the opening is at least 50% or more of the area of the side where the opening is located.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. By providing a wireless signal shielding box, the signal of the wireless controller inside the wireless signal shielding box can be shielded. On this basis, by switching the shielding state of the first shielding plate for the opening, the WiFi test terminal can be switched between the wireless controller and the AP terminal to be tested, so that there is no need for long-distance physical position movement, improving the test efficiency.
[0019] 2. By using the terminal bracket to fix the WiFi test terminal, the position can be more conveniently located, the success rate of test switching can be improved, and thus the test effect can be improved.
[0020] 3. The distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested should be at least three times the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller, which can improve the success rate of switching.
[0021] 4. By setting up the second shielding plate, the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested can be shielded, thereby reducing the signal strength of the AP terminal to be tested received by the WiFi test terminal, improving the success rate of switching, and thus improving the test effect.
[0022] 5. By providing a slot, the convenience of moving the first signal shielding plate can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the interface panel;
[0026] Figure 4 Schematic diagram for the slot settings;
[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the opening and the first shielding plate;
[0028] Wherein: 1. workbench, 2. AP terminal placement panel, 3. wireless signal shielding box, 4. terminal bracket, 5. second shielding plate, 6. shielding plate jack, 7. interface panel, 31. slot, 32. first shielding plate, 33. opening, 71. Ethernet interface, 72. power interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is implemented based on the technical solution of the present invention, and provides a detailed implementation method and specific operation process, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.
[0030] An AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a wireless controller and a WiFi test terminal, a wireless signal shielding box 3 and an interface panel 7 arranged on the wireless signal shielding box 3, an AP terminal placement panel 2 is arranged on the workbench 1, and the wireless controller is placed in the wireless signal shielding box 3, as shown in FIG. Figure 3As shown in the figure, the interface panel 7 includes at least a power interface 72 and a plurality of Ethernet interfaces 71. The power input terminal of the wireless controller is connected to a power supply through the power interface 72. The WAN port is connected to a superior gateway through one of the Ethernet interfaces 71, and the LAN port is connected to an AP terminal to be tested through another Ethernet interface 71.
[0031] An opening 33 for wireless signals to pass through is provided on the wireless signal shielding box 3, and a movable first signal shielding plate is provided on the opening 33.
[0032] Generally, a wireless controller can use an AC that supports the AP function, such as TP WTC 181 or H3C TX1801 PLUS. In the prior art, after the repaired AP terminal to be tested is connected, due to the existence of the wireless signal shielding box 3, the WiFi test terminal will access the wireless network provided by the AP terminal to be tested. When the first signal shielding plate is moved, since the signal strength given by the wireless controller to the WiFi test terminal is greater, it will access the network provided by the wireless controller. Thus, the smoothness of the migration and the disconnection time during the migration process can be tested. By setting the wireless signal shielding box 3, the signal of the wireless controller inside the wireless signal shielding box 3 can be shielded. On this basis, by switching the shielding state of the opening 33 by the first shielding plate 32, the WiFi test terminal can be switched between the wireless controller and the AP terminal to be tested, so that there is no need for long-distance physical movement, improving the test efficiency.
[0033] Generally, on the other side of the interface panel 7, it will be connected to a power supply, a superior gateway, and an AP terminal to be tested through corresponding power lines or signal lines respectively.
[0034] As Figure 1 As shown in the figure, in most embodiments, the wireless signal shielding box 3 is further provided with a terminal bracket 4 for fixing the WiFi test terminal. The projection areas of the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller on the plane where the opening 33 is located are both completely within the area of the opening 33. In this way, the propagation effect of the wireless signal provided by the wireless controller when the first shielding plate 32 is not blocking can be improved.
[0035] In almost all embodiments, the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller is less than the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested. Among them, preferably, the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested is at least three times the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller.
[0036] In addition, in some embodiments, as Figure 1As shown, the test device further includes a movable second signal shielding plate 5, and the second signal shielding plate 5 is located between the terminal bracket 4 and the AP terminal to be tested. Among them, the movement of the second signal shielding plate 5 can be manual or motorized. When using the motorized method, in an embodiment, the test device further includes a lifting guide rail and a lifting drive mechanism for driving the second signal shielding plate 5 to move along the lifting guide rail. Generally, the lifting drive mechanism is a linear electric cylinder.
[0037] As Figure 4 shown, the wireless signal shielding box 3 is provided with a slot 31 for fixing the first signal shielding plate, which can improve the convenience of moving the position of the first signal shielding plate.
[0038] In addition, in some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the second signal shielding plate 5 can be provided, but a shielding plate jack 6 can be provided, and after removing the first signal shielding plate, it can be inserted into this shielding plate jack 6.
[0039] In most embodiments, the wireless signal shielding box 3 is in the shape of a cuboid, and the opening 33 and the interface panel 7 are provided on different sides.
[0040] And generally, as Figure 5 shown, the area of the opening is at least 50% or more of the area of the side where the opening is located.
Claims
1. An AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi, comprising a wireless controller and a WiFi test terminal, characterized in that, it further comprises a wireless signal shielding box and an interface panel provided on the wireless signal shielding box. The wireless controller is placed in the wireless signal shielding box. The interface panel at least includes a power interface and a plurality of Ethernet interfaces. The power input end of the wireless controller is connected to a power supply through the power interface, the WAN port is connected to an upper-level gateway through one of the Ethernet interfaces, and the LAN port is connected to the AP terminal to be tested through another Ethernet interface; an opening for wireless signals to pass through is provided on the wireless signal shielding box, and a movable first signal shielding plate is provided on the opening.
2. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 1, characterized in that, the wireless signal shielding box is further provided with a terminal bracket for fixing the WiFi test terminal, and the projection areas of the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller on the plane where the opening is located are both completely within the area of the opening.
3. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 2, characterized in that, the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller is less than the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested.
4. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 3, characterized in that, the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the AP terminal to be tested is at least three times the distance between the WiFi test terminal and the wireless controller.
5. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 2, characterized in that, the test device further comprises a movable second signal shielding plate, and the second signal shielding plate is located between the terminal bracket and the AP terminal to be tested.
6. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 5, characterized in that, the test device further comprises a lifting guide rail and a lifting driving mechanism for driving the second signal shielding plate to move along the lifting guide rail.
7. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 6, characterized in that, the lifting driving mechanism is a linear electric cylinder.
8. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 1, characterized in that, a slot for fixing the first signal shielding plate is provided on the wireless signal shielding box.
9. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 1, characterized in that, the wireless signal shielding box is in a cuboid shape, and the opening and the interface panel are provided on different sides.
10. The AP terminal test device for whole-house WiFi according to claim 9, characterized in that, the area of the opening is at least 50% or more of the area of the side where the opening is located.